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NPO 565R

1977 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,110 mi
Last recorded13,110 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb54,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPO 565R
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 May 2025 13,110 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated and floor to sill at jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2015 12,964 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 12,964 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 12,419 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 12,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 11,903 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 11,848 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 11,730 miles

n/s/f floor corroded slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2009 10,051 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 10,051 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 6,795 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 5,103 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 5,100 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 4,747 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 4,747 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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NPO 565R is a 1977 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 54,393 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NPO 565R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NPO 565R registered?

NPO 565R is a 1977 MG Mgb, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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